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| Callie and Mom at the Kansas City Royals game April 30, 2017. Sam got two tickets to Scout Day at the K for selling Scout popcorn and we bought 5 more for a super fun day! |
Planning Your Kid’s First Visit to a Sports Game
If your children
love the sport, then it will be easy to know
that they will love seeing the sport in
action. Although you might get the best view on the television, there is
something about going to the venue and seeing it live that makes it extra
special. For their first event, they are going to want to see everything and
know what’s going on. Preparing you and them is essential to having a great day
and hopefully inspiring them to see more.
Choosing the Right Event
Although you
know what types of sports your kids like, it is important to choose an event
that you think they will enjoy when seeing it in person. Some sports have long
breaks or periods of inaction, so you don’t want them to get bored. You will
know what sports get their attention, so pick one that has a faster pace to it
so that they can get caught up in the atmosphere. It is also a good idea to
choose a venue close to home on the first occasion, just in case they don’t
like it and you want to return home.
Getting the Tickets
You may be
considering giving the tickets as a birthday present. It is a good idea to save
it for a special event, though you should make sure you get the tickets in
advance in case it sells out. Buy your tickets from a trusted seller such as www.ticketsales.com so that you know the seat will be there.
If you choose to buy them outside the arena, then you could have problems. In their first game, you want to try and get
the best view possible so that they can
see everything. It will be great for their memories and also their camera so that they can get good shots of the action.
Try and Answer Their Questions
It will be a new
and exciting experience for your children, and they will no doubt be curious
about what goes on at the game. Even though it might be distracting for you,
try to answer all their questions if you can. Although you probably know a lot
about the game you are watching, don’t be worried to say you don’t know
something. There may be someone nearby
who will know the answer, and if not, you
can try searching it on the internet and finding out the answer together.
Safety
One of the most
important parts of visiting any event is safety. Sporting events traditionally pull a big crowd, so
you need to be on guard and prevent your children from getting lost. Try to
teach them what to do if you should become separated, such as go to the nearest
help point or staff member. That will make things easier if you lose each other
because you can both head to the meeting point.
Enjoying sports
events and outdoor activities are key to developing your children’s tastes and
experiences. Don’t be worried if they fall asleep halfway through; they will
still have had a great time.
